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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.77, 628.90 and 374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.77, 628.90 and 374.11 is: 561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.77 : 628.90 = 374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.77/628.90 = 374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.77x = 628.90 × 374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.77x = 235,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,275.27/418.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.82

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